In follow up to my last post regarding blocked access to the Owatonna Public School online libraries, I was able to meet with Superintendent Elstad and discuss. He noted that as of 10/11/2024 (if not that date, then soon following), parents will be able to access the library system by using the student ID number of their child currently attending Owatonna Public Schools. We should be able to log in to our district’s system through a link on the website: http://owatonna.follettdestiny.com which is located on the media page: https://www.isd761.org/district-services/teaching-learning/media-services. I assume that school board members will also be given access even if they do not have a child currently attending school. If a community member without a child enrolled in Owatonna Public Schools would like to access the schools’ libraries, please contact Superintendent Elstad.
The Owatonna chapter of FAIR is hosting an event at the Owatonna Public Library on Monday, October 7, 2024: https://www.facebook.com/events/413019348096688. “School board elections, what you need to know before you vote.” Doors open 5:30pm, presentation 6-7:30pm.
Another Owatonna School Board candidate forum will occur on October 23, 2024, hosted by Foremost Brewing Cooperative and Owatonna Business Women: https://www.facebook.com/events/1060118692402235/?ref=newsfeed. Meet and greet at 6pm, forum begins at 6:30pm. Check back for details on the location, last year this was held at the middle school but this year it may be held at Foremost, 121 W. Broadway Street. https://www.isd761.org/our-district/school-board/election-information
Next school board work session will be Tuesday October 15th at the district office — 333 E. School St. — and the next regular meeting will be Monday October 28th at the Chamber board room per usual.
Happy Homecoming Owatonna!
Elizabeth for Owatonna Schools 